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Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds
Gaming

Half of online traffic in 2024 generated by bots, report finds

Bad bots accounted for nearly half of all global internet traffic in 2024, hitting their highest ever level since monitoring began in 2013, warns cybersecurity leader Imperva.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
DevOps

Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses

The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats

Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Titans of Tech - Ameya Talwalkar of Cequence Security
Customer Experience

Titans of Tech - Ameya Talwalkar of Cequence Security

Meet Ameya Talwalkar, the Founder and CEO of Cequence Security, who are transforming digital security with its innovative and comprehensive approach to API vulnerabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Largest navigation device maker combats bots with Cequence's API Spartan
Customer Experience

Largest navigation device maker combats bots with Cequence's API Spartan

Fighting against costly bot attacks, the world's largest navigation device manufacturer has turned to Cequence's advanced bot detection and mitigation solution, API Spartan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
WSO2 rolls out Identity Server 7.0 with advanced features
Identity and Access Management

WSO2 rolls out Identity Server 7.0 with advanced features

WSO2 launches WSO2 Identity Server 7.0, an industry-first open-source identity and access management solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
EduTech

APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows

Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Noname Security joins top-tier firms on coveted CRN 2024 Security 100 list
Cybersecurity

Noname Security joins top-tier firms on coveted CRN 2024 Security 100 list

Noname Security, a top-tier API security platform provider, propels itself onto the distinguished CRN 2024 Security 100 list, spotlighting the company's innovative and collaborative approach to cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security

This Valentine's Day, Cequence Security's alarming research reveals an increase in scamming activity on dating apps, with fraudsters posing as romantic prospects to exploit users financially.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Trello data breach exposes 15 million users' details on Dark Web
Data Protection

Trello data breach exposes 15 million users' details on Dark Web

Trello has suffered a data breach compromising the details of 15 million users, sparking questions over the security measures at parent company, Atlassian.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Jan 2024
Cequence Security & Vercara to enhance API protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cequence Security & Vercara to enhance API protection

Cequence Security and Vercara have partnered to boost API protection, with Vercara incorporating Cequence's UAP platform offering comprehensive security against cyber threats and supporting businesses to safely scale applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024

In 2024, it's clear that cybersecurity will remain a top priority for organisations and governments worldwide.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts
Gaming

Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts

New report warns of a rise in API-based cyber threats as businesses digitise, alongside escalating DDoS activities targeting specific sectors and regions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Traceable AI hires Brian McDonough as Chief Revenue Officer
Application Security

Traceable AI hires Brian McDonough as Chief Revenue Officer

In a bid to enhance growth, AI security firm, Traceable AI, hires Brian McDonough, a former team member of Snyk and Recorded Future, as Chief Revenue Officer.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
Imperva forecasts 2024 cybersecurity challenges and evolving threat landscape
Phishing

Imperva forecasts 2024 cybersecurity challenges and evolving threat landscape

Imperva predicts GenAI's growing influence in cybersecurity, posing a shifting threat landscape, with a looming need for novel security strategies by 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview

Cybersecurity firm Cequence Security is participating in Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview, leveraging their Microsoft Security expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

API Security stories

Fastly pairs with Monoova to enhance transaction security
Public Cloud

Fastly pairs with Monoova to enhance transaction security

Australia's top payments automation provider, Monoova, selects global edge cloud leader, Fastly, to enhance transaction security and support its growing customer base.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
Unified Communications

Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs

In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.

By Andy Grolnick • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024